Mexican Green Rice with Spinach

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Mexican Green Rice with Spinach

Recipe By : Fatfree List
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper -- to taste
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

In a medium saucepan combine onion, jalapeno, garlic and veggie broth.
Bring to a simmer, covered, over moderate heat and simmer until vegetables
are soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, cumin, salt & pepper, and 1-1/2 cups
water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to lowest
setting. Cook 15 minutes. Add spinach and stir in gently with a fork. Cover
and cook until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 5
more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

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Per serving: 190 Calories; 2g Fat (7% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 39g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 152mg Sodium


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